Dahomey, Kingdom. An Order Of The Black Star Of Benin, I Class Grand Cross GTRexclude Footnote: This helmet was officially

Footnote: This helmet was officially adopted by the Luftwaffe on May 8

The gilding on the crossguard and pommel are still in excellent condition and show only slight signs of wear although the crossguard does show scratches and contact wear

He was a resident of Victoria (Esquimalt)

bevo woven on olive green background

unmarked but of typical "Braća Knaus

Dahomey, Kingdom. An Order Of The Black Star Of Benin, I Class Grand Cross GTRexclude Footnote: This helmet was officially(Ordre Etoile Noire du Bnin). Instituted in 1892. Four piece construction, in silver gilt with blue, white, black, red and green enamels, hallmarked with a boar's head and maker marked "AB & Co" (Arthus Bertrand & Compagnie) on the reverse and obverse of the loop respectively, measuring 55. 2 mm (w) x 84. 8 mm (h) inclusive of its wreath and laterally pierced ball suspension, intact enamels, very light contact, on its original full length sash that